Management company, Valor Hospitality Europe, has been appointed to manage a further three hotels, taking its UK portfolio to 20 properties in total. Valor has added Hotel Indigo in Liverpool (pictured above), Ramada Manchester in Salford Quays and Ramada Birmingham City to its high profile group of hotels. The company also has a healthy pipeline of new opportunities, which … [Read more...]
Pop up for a drink with The View
Venue and event caterer Creativevents has partnered with The View from The Shard to operate a pop up catering offer on Level 72, 800ft above London. Visitors can now enjoy a quintessentially British drink of Pimm’s and lemonade or Hendricks and tonic whilst taking in the unrivalled views of the city for up to 40 miles. Service will be available on the open-air sky deck, … [Read more...]
Flemings Mayfair unveils elegant bedrooms and suites
Luxury boutique hotel Flemings Mayfair has unveiled its first instalment of new-look deluxe bedrooms and suites. These feature beautifully elegant interior design and some very special hidden extras as part of an expansive £14 million refurbishment. One of the oldest family-owned hotels in London, Flemings Mayfair opened in 1851 and was originally converted from 13 Georgian … [Read more...]
Fitzrovia Site for Patara
Acting on behalf of the landlord, Shelley Sandzer, the leading UK property agency, has secured a 5th site in London for fine Thai cuisine restaurant, Patara. Located at 5 Berners Street, the unit of approximately 4,000 sq ft will trade over a ground and lower ground floor, each being 2,000 sq ft. The first Patara restaurant opened in London 25 years ago and the brand has … [Read more...]
High end hotel franchising expected to increase by 50%
Well over 50 percent of all new ‘4*,’ full service hotel deals taking place over the next five years will be under franchise rather than traditional management agreements with branded operators. This is a result of owners wishing to retain operational control, maximise returns, and hotel companies continuing to focus on asset light strategy and increased brand distribution … [Read more...]